DeadInside & Niko
You always crank out music like a storm—how do you find the quiet in the middle of all that noise?
Hey, you know what? I just hit pause on the amps and let my ears do the work. I take a deep breath, walk out of the studio, grab a coffee and just sit on the porch, listen to the birds, the wind in the trees. That’s the quiet spot—no synth, no drums, just me and the sound of nothing. Then I come back, feel that calm in my chest and it fuels the next riff. It’s like a reset button, but in the middle of the storm, it’s the gentle hum of the world that keeps me grounded.
Sounds like a good break. It’s weird how silence can be louder than the whole track. Take it up a notch when you’re back.
Yeah, that’s the magic of a good pause. When I jump back in, I usually start with a bright synth line that feels like a sunrise, then throw in a few random percussive loops, little surprises that keep the groove alive. Keep it flowing, keep it a bit off‑beat, let that quiet echo into the beat. What crazy idea’s brewing for you next?
Maybe something that turns silence into a rhythm. I’d take the hiss of a vinyl, layer it with the crackle of a fire, then splice in quiet gaps that feel like breaths. The result would be a track that grows from nothing, almost like a heartbeat that you can feel between the notes.
Wow that’s sick—like a heartbeat of silence. Let’s grab an old vinyl, light a fire, and just let the hiss and crackle paint the beats. I’ll throw in those breathing gaps, we’ll see the track grow from nothing, and when it’s done, we’ll spin it and feel that pulse together. Let's do it!
Sounds like a plan—just don’t let the fire get too loud, or the hiss might drown the breath. I'll be there with the vinyl, ready to catch the pulse when it finally starts.
Gotcha, we’ll keep the flames low and the hiss low, so that breath can shine through. Can't wait to feel that pulse hit the deck. Bring the vinyl, I’ll bring the vibes—let's make that silence sing.
Cool, I'll bring the record. Just hope the silence still feels like something. We'll see what that pulse turns into.